Regional Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

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The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong’s R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success. 

The Regional Manager, FP&A (Americas) is responsible for forging business partnerships with the Americas leadership team. The role provides (i) strategic financial analysis of the business units within the Americas, (ii) insight into business performance reporting to drive business growth across Americas and (iii) financial analytics to support the decision-making process. The role is responsible for guiding and supporting development of the ISPT, business unit management reporting and planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the Americas business units, as directed by Armacell Group processes and timelines.  This role also supports the Operations Controller team and interacts heavily with business contributors from throughout Armacell.

What Armacell can offer you

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.

• Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs

• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and at least 120 hours PTO

• Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system

• Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Armacell in the US

Job Responsibilities

• Analyze and investigate P&L performance and variances between budget / forecast and reported results.

  • Evaluate market trends and proactively partner with Sales and marketing leaders to extend forecasts, assessing the impact on future EBITDA, cash and working capital.

  • Bring insights from data analytics to assist Sales and Marketing teams in product positioning, pricing, and profit improvement efforts.

• Aid in creation and presentation of Monthly Business Reviews for each country, CF and AI businesses.

• Lead the annual 3-year ISPT strategic financial planning process, bringing special emphasis to the investigation of the Americas’ regional strategic imperatives, market conditions, product performance and competitive dynamics, in conjunction with Business and Market unit analytical and leadership teams.

• Design analysis of key business performance drivers in conjunction with business leaders & analytical staffs, including cross-region variance analysis, price/volume correlation, supply chain optimization, etc.

• Ensure ISPT drives inputs into annual budget process. Assist in budget creation as needed, and analysis of deviations to budget as required.

• Compile monthly rolling forecasts in conjunction with Sales team inputs, and work with the team to determine necessary forecast adjustments.

• In conjunction with country Controllers, support analysis of fixed cost drivers and create plans to report on and manage fixed costs, suggesting cost saving initiatives and actions wherever possible.

• Prepare various ad hoc analysis and projects to assist with the management of the business.

• Assist others throughout the company with learning and problem solving using SAP Analytics.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• MBA preferred. Minimum requirement a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business.

• 10+ years of corporate finance or financial management analysis in a manufacturing environment to understand the context of the business.

• Prior experience with business intelligence tools and dashboard reporting required.

• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in the English language; exceptional presentational skills, with the ability to vary delivery and style to fit the intended audience. Ability to communicate ideas in both financial and user-friendly language.

• The ability to create and maintain productive work relationships with people across the enterprise who are not used to working with finance teams and terms.

• Experience analyzing sale